Kanamaru's Panoramic World History 神余のパノラマ世界史
Date
Credits
- Hideki Kanamaru 神余秀樹 Author
- Ryunosuke Takahashi 高橋龍之介 Managing Editor
- Toshiaki Hujii 藤井利昭 Editor
- Groovisions Book Designer
Format
- Book 1091
Publishers
Media
- paper 2227
Techniques
- offset lithography 675
- digital 265
Dimensions
Printed Pages
Locations Made
- Japan 589
- Tokyo 87
- Tokyo Prefecture 83
神余のパノラマ世界史 (Kanamaru's Panorama World History) is a world history study guide written by Kanamaru Hideki (神余秀樹) for Japanese high school and university entrance examination students. Published by Gakken as part of the University Entrance N Series, the book presents world history through a combination of chronological timelines, maps, diagrams, and lecture-style explanations. Designed to help readers understand historical developments as interconnected processes rather than isolated events, the publication emphasizes both temporal and geographical relationships. Its full-color layout and visual organization transform complex historical information into an accessible reference format, making it a notable example of educational graphic design in contemporary Japanese study materials.
The book design for Kanamaru's Panorama World History was created by Groovisions. Working across graphic design, branding, motion graphics, publishing, and digital media, the studio is known for combining clear information design with a distinctive visual identity. For Kanamaru's Panorama World History, groovisions developed a full-color editorial design that uses maps, timelines, diagrams, and typography to communicate historical information in an engaging and accessible format.
https://hon.gakken.jp/book/1130425900
